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KAG is North America’s largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases and food products across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

At KAG, it’s our people who make it possible to achieve our company goal as One Team Driven to Make a Difference! With expert knowledge, supportive leadership and most importantly, a strong belief in our company culture, our KAG team exemplifies the passion, pride and entrepreneurial spirit of KAG to help us reach our goal every day.

We want you to have a career with the rewarding professional and community experiences you desire, in a place that feels like home. If you are seeking an opportunity to join a talented team of dedicated professionals in a company that keeps North America moving, we invite you to apply!

Position Summary

Salary range for this position is $55,600 - $69,600 based upon experience.

This is a night shift position.

This position is responsible for the streamlining of all aspects of the freight transportation process. Focus is on reducing shipping time, expediting routes, and maximizing loads for all types of cargo transport. The Load Planner will manage the overall planning and coordination of transportation services for the company, using professional judgment and discretion so as to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the operation

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, dispatchers, and other departments to ensure a smooth and efficient operation
• Assess and adjust current and future operating plans to maximize growth, efficiency and safety
• Engage and collaborate daily with Scheduling Team Leader(s) on opportunities of growth and improvement for KAG assets.
• Evaluate current operating plan and create future plans with focus on payload, on-time deliveries, and loaded mile percentage
• Develop daily operating plan with emphasis on achieving established department KPIs
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the overall efficiency and success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Partner with dispatchers and fleet managers to plan and carry out shipping operations
• Solicit new and existing customers for freight opportunities.
• Update known sourcing as changes occur and revise daily operating plan as necessary to ensure operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Excellent personal skills and positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft and logistics application software
• 2 years of experience in dispatch or related roles
• Ability to work in high-demand environment; adaptability to change
• Ability to solve problems and work in high pressure situations, using independent judgement and discretion
• Previous logistics dispatch/scheduling experience preferred
• Ability to work well in teams with staff and contractors from all departments

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.